Basketweave

By Stephanie Palmer

Instagram Handle: @stephaniepalmerstudios

Stephanie Palmer is the creator and publisher of The Knitter’s Planner^TM and The Quilter’s Planner^TM . When she is not knitting, quilting, or painting, she is drinking Dr Pepper and eating lots of Blue Bell ice cream.

Inspiration: The basketweave pattern provides an instant woven texture that looks complicated, but is achieved with a simple repeat. It’s great for home decor items like baby blankets and throw pillows. Basketweave cotton washcloths are perfect to add to a gift basket of soaps and lotions for a friend who is ill or recovering. 

Tip: Although this repeat is simple, it is helpful to use a row counter to ensure that your “basket strips” are even and consistent.

Finished Stitch Block Measurements

8 x 8 inch/20 x 20cm stitch block square, blocked (including garter stitch borders) 

Materials

Worsted weight yarn

Size 7 (4.5mm) needles

Gauge 

21 sts and 50 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Basketweave stitch pattern

Basketweave Stitch Pattern (multiple of 8 sts)

Row 1 (RS): *K5, p3; rep from * across. 

Row 2 (WS): *P5, k3; rep from * across. 

Row 3: Rep row 1.

Row 4: Rep row 2.

Row 5: Knit.

Rep rows 1-5 for patt.

Stitch Block Instructions

Bottom Garter Stitch Edging

CO 46 sts.

Knit 6 rows. 

Square Body

Rows 1-5: K3, work Basketweave patt across to last 3 sts, k3.

Rep patt until square measures 7½ inches/19cm, ending after row 5. 

Top Garter Stitch Edging

Knit 6 rows.

BO all sts.